Tuesday, 24 July 2012

Is it Christmas yet?

I am not sure whether its been done before but I want to have a go because lately

I am a bit crazy like that laughing out loud.

Usually around this time of year I have look on ebay and online for cheap decorations and I decided I want a cream theme something less green but I don't want to go out and buy another tree just yet.

All of you chalk paint addicts out there do you think its a wise idea?

I picked up this round table cloth yesterday thought of Christmas this is what set me off my mind is always wandering.

Also purchased these Verona 32 piece cutlery set I will keep these tucked away for a special day.

I often buy items that I will keep for a special occasion or a guest visit but nobody really comes to stay as we live far away from family and friends.

I love the detail on the cutlery set they look heavy but are so light weight.

I found these pastry forks in TK Maxx they were only £3.99 bargain!. I wont be using them for pastry's only cake :)

I came across this door matt from a follower over at pretty at heart I had to go out and buy it, its such a sweet design and only £3.99 from B&M's I just hope nobody is silly enough to walk away with it. Because I live right in the centre of Manchester anybody and everybody walks along our street, the other day I had noticed a neighbour had put a summer wreath on their front door I was muttering to myself "hmm it wont be sitting pretty on your door for long". Last year a landscape gardener drove around Manchester literally digging up random gardens and stealing plants my neighbour re planted the next day and came home to find it gone again. Its such a shame that it as come to this but I guess if I lived in the country things would be different.

Hope you are all ok and enjoying the holidays I promise not to mention Christmas again till December the 24th. Tracy x

8 comments:

Merry Christmas!!!Loving this post. I am always up for a bit of festive action although no idea re painting your Christmas tree (that DOES sound slightly nuts).How you find time for this sort of thing is beyond me!!!!!!!! x x x x

I heard from shingle cottage you would be using Chalk Paint™ to do your tree...I am most curious as I want to make my own pink tree or paloma tree for the shop...I wonder if it is best to spray it on~certainly easier...just add 20% water to the paint and spray. let me know how it goes.

Hi Amy I think it might be easier to dry brush it less splash back it has good coverage and wont drip so I am sure it will turn out Ok are you thinking Antoinette? Once they hit the shops closer to Christmas I will buy a small one for a dummy run. Oh my aren't we going to have fun, good to hear from you.

Hello tracey, I have found your blog via Thriftwood.It is lovely and you have some fab ideas which I may just have to 'borrow' for my own house!! I love this tablecloth, it looks really christmassy- where did you get it from? I have become your newest follower . Glad you are a Yorkshire lass too!!

Hello Anne thank you for stopping by and following I am happy that I have inspired you with ideas I look forward to see what you have done. The table cloth is from Home Sense I know that they still have a few about and they also do table mats and napkins I will keep my eye out for you. I will pop over and look at your blog Yorkshire lasses are the best! x

About Me

Welcome to my blog my name is Tracy I became a stay at home mum in 2011 and ever since then I have found a new love in our home.
My partner of 13 years and my son are a huge part of my life, we live in Manchester and enjoy city life.
My love for shabby chic has grown on me over the years and it was only this past year our home has changed dramatically. Being a stay at home mum means spending a lot of time looking at the four walls I wanted to make use of this time a challenge some creative energy into our new family home.
What we couldn't afford we have simply renovated and what I have not found I have simply made myself.
Your home say's more about you more than money ever will so enjoy putting your mark and love into everything you create.